The Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Amin Modad, has praised the increase in business registrations in Nimba, Bong, and Margibi Counties over the last few months. Minister Modad along with a high-level delegation, including Benedict A. Dolo, Deputy Minister for Small Business Administration; Andrew Paygar-Flangiah, Deputy Minister for Industry; Patience Randall, Registrar General of…
As President Joseph Boakai prepares to address the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) next week, the Liberia Governance and Justice Initiative (LGJI), led by Executive Director Mr. Ahmed Sirleaf, has issued a strong statement highlighting Boakai’s transformative leadership and commitment to reforming Liberia’s governance and justice systems. The LGJI’s statement, issued on September 17,…
The Pro-Tempore of the Liberian Senate, Nyonblee Kargna-Lawrence on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, held a meeting with the General Auditing Commission (GAC) to discuss the implementation of audit reports recommendations. According to Pro-Tempore Media, this session is part of a series of scheduled follow-ups, which include periodic visits set for November 5, 2024, January 14,…
Naymote Partners for Democratic Development has published a comprehensive President Meter Performance Report for the period from January to August 2024, outlining the achievements and ongoing initiatives of President Joseph Nyumah Boakai with three percent campaign promises fulfilled. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Naymote Executive Director Eddie Jarwolo said the report…
As the debate for Liberia’s nonpermanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNCS) continues, the Liberian Government has formally reached out to former Presidents George Manneh Weah, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, and others, seeking their endorsement for the country’s UNSC’s bid. This comes ahead of the official campaign launch, scheduled for September 27, 2024, at…
Six communities in River Cess County are calling for legal representation before signing a four-year mining exploration agreement with Global Logistic Mining Company (GLC), a subsidiary of Bea Mountain Mining Company. Despite their requests for legal support and a week to review the document, Liberian authorities moved forward with the signing process without meeting the…
In a pivotal moment for good governance in Liberia, the Speaker of the House of Representatives Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, took a significant step towards enhancing public integrity and accountability when he signed the National Code of Conduct with the Ombudsman Office on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. The House Press Bureau said the signing ceremony…
In a significant advancement for bilateral relations, Liberia and Rwanda have signed a landmark General Cooperation Agreement at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kigali. This agreement represents a pivotal step in enhancing diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations. A release said the signing ceremony was attended by a high-level Liberian delegation led…
By Lucky M.McGee, Cub Reporter The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Justice says it has reinstated Western Cluster road user permit. Speaking Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at the Ministry of Information regular press briefing, Justice Minister and Attorney General Cllr Oswald Tweh said in August 2011, the Government of Liberia and Western Cluster…
Augustine Roberts, a 20-year-old resident of Rivercess County, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his involvement in a violent robbery and assault case. According to a report dated September 17, 2024, Roberts was handed a 20-year sentence for armed robbery and an additional 5 years for aggravated assault by Judge D. Onesimus…
